membranophone (Meaning)

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membranophone (n)

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

Synonyms & Antonyms of membranophone

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membranophone Sentence Examples

  1. The tabla, a membranophone of Indian origin, consists of two drums covered with animal hide.
  2. The djembe, an African membranophone, is a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands.
  3. The mridangam, a South Indian membranophone, is made from a hollowed-out log covered with goatskin.
  4. The bass drum, a Western membranophone, is the largest drum in a typical drum kit.
  5. The bongos, a Cuban membranophone, are a pair of small drums played with the hands or sticks.
  6. The tambourine, a membranophone with jingles, is often used in folk and traditional music.
  7. The bodhrán, a traditional Irish membranophone, is played with a beater known as a tipper.
  8. The frame drum, a versatile membranophone, is found in cultures worldwide and played in various styles.
  9. The ocean drum, a Native American membranophone, produces a gentle wave-like sound when rolled or tilted.
  10. The waterphone, a modern membranophone, uses resonating water-filled tubes to create ethereal and haunting sounds.

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a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

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No antonyms found.

The tabla, a membranophone of Indian origin, consists of two drums covered with animal hide.

The djembe, an African membranophone, is a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands.

The mridangam, a South Indian membranophone, is made from a hollowed-out log covered with goatskin.

The bass drum, a Western membranophone, is the largest drum in a typical drum kit.